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• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 16:36:28 -0500
  ...Factor in the power lost through the torque converter, and you have a very very slow van. If I recall correctly most of that...
• Re: WANTED: 2.1l wbx flywheel for 4-sp tranny (Portland or Seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:00:35 -0500
  ...s engine swap; need a flywheel to replace > donor engine's torque converter. Who locally has a flywheel, or a lead on > one? I...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:34:51 -0700
  Scott, Your statement below is Totally OFF the mark: "be glad you don't have a Zetec in there. they are running into 'unfixable...
• Re: When pestered with low end torque problems ...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 23:48:44 -0700
  ...torque problems ... > What is the down side of putting an 1 1/4 inch pipe right through the middle > of the Cat converter and...
• pulling engine
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Tue, 1 May 2001 22:42:35 -0700
  ...no I don't have a bentley), does one pull the torque converter with the engine, or do you unbolt it from a flex...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - ****************************
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:05:22 -0500
  ...Course #2) Leave the torque converter attatched to the engine, and remove the transmission anyway. The main problem will be the leaking fluid, although...
• trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:19:50 -0500
  ...Seal, torque converter to differential, 003 519 089 D $34.00 Seal, differential to auto tranny, 2 needed, 089 409 529 D (38 x...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:04:02 -0400
  ...Plate that attaches the engine to the torque converter. Common problem. On 2012-07-21, at 8:26 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > No...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:27:04 -0400
  ...The engine did run, the torque converter paid the price. Hector On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: Auto Transmission Needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 06:24:32 -0500
  ...to receive some brand new (not rebuilt) Vanagon auto transmissions (including torque converter). Price should be $1495 outright (plus shipping). They are due in...
• Re: How do you drain "all" the fluid out of the tranny?
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Sat, 16 May 1998 07:16:23 -0500
  ...There are ways (I don't know how it's done!) to flush the torque converter to remove all the old fluid. In automatics...
• sqeaky whine
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:57:06 -0400
  ...it sort of sounds like it is coming from the trans or torque converter. i think i hear it more under acceleration then it...
• Re: Torque Converter ATF Capacity
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:03:45 -0700
  Aha. Now that I look at the how it all fits together it all makes sense. That would also partly explain the huge difference...
• FS: 2.1 Engine & Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:58:22 -0700
  ...The tranny comes complete, including torque converter if you'd like. Located in Sacramento, CA. Please feel free to p-mail me with any...
• '87 Westy AT slipping in first only
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:53:25 -0400
  ...This AT was rebuilt by a local shop and the torque converter was sent off for redo about 20 months/10K ago. All cogent...
• Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 15:13:03 -0700
  I have a 1985 GL automatic and the PO rounded off the three torque converter bolts. Now do I have to remove the engine...
• Re: leaky auto transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 20 May 2008 07:34:52 -0700
  ...When torque converter is out, check the inside of the bellhousing for signs of oil, you may also need to replace the torque converter...
• Re: LOOKING FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANNY
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 18:18:15 -0500
  Have a couple new Volkswagen ones left for $1499 including torque converter. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http://www.busdepot.com > -----Original Message...
• Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 3 May 2007 12:05:52 -0700
  I wasn't having problems with the torque converter ('88 Westy), but I did have the mess of oil all over the front of...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 15:59:21 -0700
  ...Course #2) Leave the torque converter attatched to the engine, and remove the transmission anyway. The main problem will be the leaking fluid, although...
• Re: Auto Trans/Towing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:02:16 -0700
  Auto trannys rely on the engine turning the torque converter to pump the fluid through all the complex hydraulic valving and passages as well...
• Dexron III compatible with my plan?
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:24:08 +0000
  Ive got a dirty AT im going to run a cleaning drive with new torque converter and dexron III quaquer state atf then dump...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 13:27:23 -0500
  Craig, A few months back I pulled my AT to replace the torque converter seal, and do a filter change and service. It took...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:27:37 -0700
  ...If the |> torque converter has failed, no pump, no pressure, no drive on any |> gear. You need to lower the AT's pan and...
• Re: '84 Auto Transmission Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:30:45 EST
  ...For $695 plus the core charge I got a great rebuilt unit for my 87 plus a torque converter all with a TWO YEAR...
• Tranny leak '89 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:07:53 -0230
  Hi volks, Since putting in a used torque converter a few years ago I have put up with a steady, albeit slow leak of...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:48:15 -0800
  ...standard trans > that the auto trans would need higher rpms for any given speed due to > slipping in the torque converter and transmission. > >
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:21:54 -0400
  ...I checked all three torque converter bolts. All seem tight. Going to remove some exhaust pieces to verify. Since the last change made to...
• Re: flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:01:15 -0800
  ...Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 3:07 PM John, Is Rick talking about the bolts on the torque converter flange or manual shift flywheel bolts...
• using Tach with auto tranny (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:06:33 -0400
  ...The difference being the torque converter slipping (or converting torque) in 3rd vs. less slipping in 2nd. It sure feels like being in 2nd...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:55:59 -0700
  re I don't know of any vehicles that have a separately-removable starter ring gear on the flywheel or torque converter. on the...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:39:00 -0700
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed ATF is an excellent rust inhibitor and its good for rubber too. I'd leave it alone myself. On...
• Re: What are your thoughts on Rebuilding an auto trans at home?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 10:52:17 -0800
  ...The most important thing is to remove the transmission and gearbox together with torque converter and clean it well before opening it up. I...
• WTB: Van/Bus flex plate
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:30:16 EDT
  Looking for the flex plate between the flywheel and torque converter from any year Vanagon or Bus with auto tranny. Seems these puppies are...
• re:Autobox flush/refill
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 21:48:05 -0800
  Tim, The short answer is that there is no way I know of to drain the torque converter that I know of without removing...
• Automatic Transmission Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 05:42:04 -0800
  ...and paints them red for the transmission and blue for the torque converter (housing?). I might be lucky and have gotten one that was...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:31:38 -1000
  ...I would not, however, try to do it leaving the torque converter bolted to the engine. Just asking for trouble. remove trans with torque...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help? Rabbit Diesel E-Mode.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:58:43 -0500
  ...If there is >any overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the >converter goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: final drive cover leaking
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 22:15:40 -0400
  ...the > floor, but it is being picked up by the spinning torque converter and flung out the > holes in the top, all over the...
• Looking for a New or good used Tiico kit
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:40:33 -0800
  ...I do Have a line on a Good used kit for an automatic transmission but the guy does not have the torque converter plate...
• Re: pulling engine
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 4 May 2001 17:28:24 -0500
  David Beierl wrote: > At 07:32 PM 5/3/2001, Larry Alofs wrote: > >The torque converter stays with the trans. You unbolt it from...
• Transmission, Automatic, Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 1 May 2008 03:22:54 -0700
  ...No harm, the torque converter et... et... what-ever-one-would-say... B. The Final Drive gets cooked. Howling is soon to follow. C...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 27 May 2005 13:27:16 -0700
  ...1 003 519 089D TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL 2 011 519 345 O-RING 1 VKS-2 REBUILT TORQUE CONVERTER Quite a few of these...
• Re: Automatic transmission. How do I know what the fair value is?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:35:32 EDT
  ...It cost me 695.00 for the rebuilt unit (transmission section and the torque converter), 150.00 core charge (which I got back) and...
• sportamatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 22:17:40 -0800
  ...Do they have torque converters and were they pretty reliable. I'm looking at a porsche 911 thats for sale and i'm specticle...
• slow vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 22:24:01 EDT
  ...When I pulled the engine the torque converter and the drive shaft in the transmission came out. It is automatic. I am thinking that...
• Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:12:03 -0500
  ...Does it make sense to do more than put in a rebuilt transmission and not work about the torque converter and final drive? John
• Re: AT Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:48:57 -0400
  ...BTW when the tranny starts to slip and do real funky stuff it will make lots of heat until the torque converter seal fails...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 19:18:39 -0700
  ...Driveline vibration 87 automatic Torque converter or flex plate will vibrate when the van is stationary. Rev the motor in the driveway and check...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:26 -0700
  ...Don't let the >> torque converter fall off the front shaft prematurely. Then carefully >> pull the torque converter off the front shaft and you...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 02:10:24 -0500
  ...If there is any overrun potential at all it is in the torque converter. Once the converter goes above the stall or slip speed...
• Re: Can't remove Auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:48:52 -0400
  ...Never needed them before , but that will be better >than trying to pull the trans out leaving the torque converter in or >removing engine...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:42:31 -0400
  ...I would also consider a rebuilt torque converter since that is where all the wear stuff and debris goes due to the centrifugal action...
• South Carolina 88 Wolfsburg FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Apr 1997 19:19:50 -0500
  ...understand) Reman engine (12/96 <3,000 miles) Rebuilt Trans and Torque Converter/Oil Pump, Brakes, U Joints and Wheel Beariings. Daily Driver 200...
• Leaking Torque Converter Seal- Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:13:13 -0400
  ...Leaking Torque Converter Seal > >It's leaking again. A few years ago it started leaking when I tried >to climb an extended grade in...
• TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Werner
  Wed, 10 May 2017 18:09:30 +0000
  Seeking experienced TDI users or converters on your vanagons... Before I consider the potential of a TDI conversion on my syncro, would anyone be...
• Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 21:10:08 -0800
  ...The difference appears to be the torque converter which you will not use. There is not question that the body and internal parts are...
• Re: Strange Auto Trans Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 22 May 2010 15:54:35 -0400
  ...Is there a chance that it's just the torque converter that >is bad? Afterall, all the gears seem to work when the trans...
• FW: auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 10:51:29 -0700
  ...477) - $8.23 1 PISTON(010 323 217A) - $10.35 1 TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL(003 519 089D) - $5.65 1 DIFFERENTIAL PAN GASKET(090...
• re; pulling the tranny yourself
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 06:13:10 -0600
  ...You can better reattach the tranny to the engine on the ground and make sure that the torque converter is fully installed and properly...